Teena's Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

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A spicy chicken and pesto pasta dish that's easy to adjust to any heat level. I created it after eating a similar dish at a Santa Monica restaurant, and it's one of my favorites. Serve with additional grated Parmesan, if desired. As an option, it's delicious with creamy goat cheese stirred in at the end.

Submitted by LAGIRL
Updated on November 9, 2022
close up view of Spicy Pesto Chicken and Pasta garnished with fresh herbs and cheese in a white bowl with a fork
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 6 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place farfalle pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the chile paste and chicken. Cook and stir chicken 10 minutes, or until evenly browned and juices run clear.

  3. Toss the cooked farfalle, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and cilantro into the skillet, and continue cooking just until heated through.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

422 Calories
15g Fat
46g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 422
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 156mg 12%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 222mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.